South Canterbury
about the region
South Canterbury claims Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and all within, as its backyard. With a significant chunk of the Southern Alps and Main Divide within its reach, the region has fantastic access to the big hills. There are also several rock crags within spitting distance and skiing, both on and off-piste.
The section
Mid-week Wall/Crag Climbing
Crag Climbing runs during summer from 6pm until dark starting at Spur Road. For all climbing nights please text Kelly 021 243 7381 to let her know if you wish to climb. Due to low numbers at climbing nights she will only be there if she has confirmation of your attendance.
Meetings
Anyone interested in the section or its activities can visit the regular section meetings at the Police Social Room, North Street, Timaru at 8pm, 2nd last Thursday of each month except December and January.
Hut Responsibilities
South Canterbury are responsible for the Unwin Lodge maintenance programme.
They also have an interest in Murchison and Godley Huts
Library
The section has a great range of books including instruction books, early Journals and the American Climbing magazines. There is also an Instruction Video on climbing techniques, knots etc.
Gear Hire
The section has ice axes, crampons, show shovels, avalanche transceivers, snowshoes, personal locator beacons, snowstakes for hire – contact Gary Brehaut +64 (0)3 688 9399.
Committee
Chairperson
Syd Woods
Email or Phone: (03) 693 8093 or 021 116 2309
Vice-Chairman
Roger Brown
Email or Phone: (03) 696 0977
Secretary/Rep
Rob Moffat
Email or Phone: (03) 688 1212 or 027 221 0981
Treasurer
R Mark Easton
Email or Phone: 03 684 4985
Gear Hire
Gary Brehaut
Email or Phone: (03) 688 9399 or 027 497 8952
Committee
Neil Harding-Roberts – Email or (03) 686 2089
Ian Rogers – Email or 021 0226 6467
John Wilson – Email or 021 756 695
Committee/ Newsletter Editor
Kelly Cooney
Email or Phone: (03) 971 0126 or 021 243 7381
Library
Geoff McCrostie
Phone: (03) 686 3320 or 027 191 2322
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